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Panasonic HDC-TM99 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD90
Model No.
HDC-SD99
HDC-TM99
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3J83

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD90 Model No. HDC-SD99 HDC-TM99 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3J83...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    SDXC Memory Card content ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not Panasonic does not accept any have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more responsibility for damages directly or Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC...
  • Page 3 ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ Function that can be used for motion picture recording mode: Function that can be used for still picture recording mode: ≥...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Motion picture playback Before recording ........19 using operation icon......72 Selecting a media to record Creating still picture [HDC-TM99] ..........20 from motion picture ......73 Recording motion pictures ....21 Highlight&Time frame index ....74 Recording still pictures ......23 Repeat playback .......
  • Page 5 Cautions for use ........134 About copyright ........140 Copying between SD card and Recording modes/approximate Built-in Memory [HDC-TM99] ....96 recordable time ........141 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ Approximate number of recordable play back a disc ........98 pictures..........

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling Power button [ ] (l 14) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 143) USB terminal [ ] (l 99, 104, 118) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 25, 65) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 40) 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 41) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) HDMI mini connector [HDMI]...
  • Page 7 11 Speaker 12 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 15) 13 Built-in flash (l 48) 14 Step up ring attachment part (concave) 15 Lens 16 Internal stereo microphones 17 Video light (l 50, 64) 18 Shoe adaptor mounting part [SHOE ADAPTOR] (l 143)
  • Page 8 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 24 SD card cover (l 13) 25 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 13) 26 Card slot (l 13) 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    AC adaptor connected. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 136. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 11: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

  • Page 12: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 36) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 14: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 21) Still picture recording mode (l 23) Playback mode (l 27, 72) - 15 -...

  • Page 16: How To Use The Touch Screen

    Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

  • Page 17: About The Touch Menu

    About the touch menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it.

  • Page 18: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. Select the menu.

  • Page 19: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥...

  • Page 20: [Hdc-Tm99]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM99] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 30) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.

  • Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
  • Page 22 ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory) Recording formats [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [1080/50p] [iFrame] Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100 Different dates (l 76) Approx. 200 Approx. 200 Approx. 900 ≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both AVCHD scenes and 1080/50p scenes recorded on an SD card or the built-in memory.

  • Page 23: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

  • Page 24: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording Still picture operation indicator (l 123) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 62) Size of still pictures (l 61) MEGA MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 23) ≥...

  • Page 25: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 65 about manual mode. Mode Scene Effect...

  • Page 26: Automatic White Balance

    ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the portrait, spotlight, or low light mode, the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected. In the portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame.

  • Page 27: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
  • Page 28 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause...

  • Page 29: Still Picture Compatibility

    ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene. ≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching.

  • Page 30: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display . (l 17) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

  • Page 31: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 18. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.
  • Page 32 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel C The local time at the selected destination time and time difference from travel destination the home region time are set forward by one...

  • Page 33: Quick Start] [Off]/[On

    [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is...
  • Page 34 [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 126) [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Resolution

    [AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 91. [COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 91. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] Please refer to page 91. [VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 92. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 90. [3D PLAYBACK] [3D]/[2D] Please refer to page 94.

  • Page 36: Format Card

    [FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 98, 110) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥...
  • Page 37 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥...

  • Page 38: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On

    [CALIBRATION] Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. Touch [CALIBRATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre). Touch [ENTER].

  • Page 39: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 52) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 42) ∫...

  • Page 40: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with hybrid optical image stabilizer. Hybrid optical image stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 44 for details about the optical image stabilizer lock. O.I.S.

  • Page 41: 1080/50P Recording

    Advanced (Recording) 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until is displayed.

  • Page 42: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the touch menu to display touch function icons. (l 17) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the touch function icon.

  • Page 43: Start Recording

    AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 53) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.

  • Page 44: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding optical image stabilizer lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A optical image stabilizer lock icon Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.

  • Page 45: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display the operation icons. (l 17) ≥ Touch on touch menu to switch pages upward or downward.

  • Page 46: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # MENU...

  • Page 47: Smile Shot

    ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched.

  • Page 48: Red Eye Reduction *2,3

    Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...

  • Page 49: Intelligent Exposure *2,3

    Intelligent exposure This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly. ≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

  • Page 50: Guideline

    Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is touched. # Setting cancelled ≥...

  • Page 51: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports: and pause of playback Portrait:...

  • Page 52: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [i.Zoom OFF]:...

  • Page 53: Face Recog

    [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥...

  • Page 54: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    ∫ Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] MENU ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

  • Page 55: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] MENU Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.

  • Page 56: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
  • Page 57 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 65) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] MENU ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...

  • Page 58: Shooting Guide

    [Digital Cinema Colour] ™ Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour technology. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 65) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 52), or set to 1080/50p recording mode. (l 41) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] MENU ≥...

  • Page 59: Zoom Mic

    [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥...

  • Page 60: Picture Adjust

    [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. ≥...

  • Page 61: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.

  • Page 62: Aspect Ratio

    [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting MENU Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.
  • Page 63 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting.

  • Page 64: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 65) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...

  • Page 65: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen.

  • Page 66: White Balance

    White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 65) Touch [WB].

  • Page 67: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 65) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.

  • Page 68: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 65) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...

  • Page 69: Recording 3D Video

    Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D video With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to this unit, a step up ring supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens is required.
  • Page 70 Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen. ≥ 2 screens will appear. Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ After adjustment, a single screen appears. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m...

  • Page 71: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording

    ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. Functions not available during 3D recording (Button/lever operations) (Recording functions) j Zoom in/out function j AF/AE tracking j Hybrid optical image stabilizer j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent auto mode j Intelligent contrast control...

  • Page 72: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...

  • Page 73: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.

  • Page 74: Highlight&Time Frame Index

    Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.

  • Page 75: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 76: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (l 17) A Date select icon Touch the playback date.

  • Page 77: Highlight Playback

    Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .

  • Page 78: Effect Setting

    ∫ Priority settings Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 ≥...

  • Page 79: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    ∫ Music setting Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
  • Page 80 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected) Touch the desired effect. ≥ When the effect setting is changed, music setting will be set the same as the effect setting. (To set the effect setting and music setting to different settings, change the music setting after setting the effect setting.) EFFECT SETUP...

  • Page 81: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s...

  • Page 82: Dividing A Scene (Avchd, 1080/50P)

    When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].

  • Page 83: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    ≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥...

  • Page 84: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/50p] or [AVCHD]. (l 27) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.

  • Page 85: Dpof Setting

    Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ¬...

  • Page 86: [Hdc-Tm99]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM99] You can combine the relayed scene (l 53) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory...
  • Page 87 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.

  • Page 88: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
  • Page 89 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
  • Page 90 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 91: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] MENU ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 92: Playback Using Viera Link

    ™ What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)

  • Page 93: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 94: 3D Video Playback

    Advanced (Playback) 3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD].

  • Page 95: Functions Not Available During 3D Playback

    ≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings.

  • Page 96: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HDC-TM99] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built-in memory by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 37).
  • Page 97 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥...

  • Page 98: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/ Play Back A Disc

    ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 110) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 99 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 100: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥...

  • Page 101: Important Notice

    Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 102) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

  • Page 102: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...

  • Page 103: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 99) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 104: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture quality To dub for dubbing Equipment with High-definition picture Insert the SD card SD card slot quality* directly (l 105) Equipment with...
  • Page 105 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
  • Page 106 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.

  • Page 107: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 108: 3D Video Storage

    Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 98 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D video Recording format: [AVCHD] The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D video.The video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
  • Page 109 Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HDC-TM99] ≥ Please refer to page 96 for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory. ∫ Copying scenes recorded in 3D : [COPY] # [ ] or [ MENU ≥ You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory. (You cannot copy scenes recorded in 3D when [ ] is selected.)

  • Page 110: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 111 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 112: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...

  • Page 113: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 114 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
  • Page 115 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

  • Page 116: Installation

    ≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 117 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 118 -...

  • Page 119: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card or built-in memory.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.

  • Page 120: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG copy motion picture data.

  • Page 121: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0

    The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 122: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/50p. 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. j For users who have , it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p.

  • Page 123: Indications

    Others Indications only ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode Still picture recording mode 0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 12:34 12:34 15. 11. 2011 15. 11. 2011 1080/50p recording (l 41) 1080/50p R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 21)
  • Page 124 PRE-REC PRE-REC (l 46) Display Touch Menu (l 17) Zoom microphone (l 59) Backlight compensation (l 49) Wind noise canceller (l 58) Soft skin mode (l 49) Picture adjustment (l 60) Tele macro (l 49) Digital cinema colour (l 58) Intelligent contrast control AF/AE tracking (l 43) (l 46)
  • Page 125 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 106, 119) Display during playback (l 27, 72) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback time (l 27) (l 106, 119) No.10 Scene number ∫...

  • Page 126: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 9) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 127: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 10) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
  • Page 129 Indication Problem Check points Remaining battery ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not approximation. displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points...
  • Page 130 Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 84) deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted.
  • Page 131 With other products Problem Check points Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. seen. ≥...
  • Page 132 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. not detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...
  • Page 133 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/50p) The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.

  • Page 134: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile The unit and the SD card become chemicals onto the unit. warm during use.

  • Page 135: About The Battery

    ≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. - 135 -...

  • Page 136: About The Ac Adaptor

    Prepare spare batteries when going out About status indicator during for recording. charging ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to When the status indicator is flashing at a record for. Cold places such as a ski resort particularly fast or slow rate, the can shorten the period which you can following should be considered.
  • Page 137 When viewing 3D video, we recommend About 3D taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. ≥ Viewing for extended periods may cause About 3D recording eye-fatigue. Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, It must not be used with an insecure those with differences in the sight of their attachment.

  • Page 138: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth, such as eye glass ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or cleaner.

  • Page 139: About Condensation

    It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.

  • Page 140: About Copyright

    AVC ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Sony Corporation. engaged in a personal and non-commercial ≥...

  • Page 141: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording mode [1080/50p] [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min...

  • Page 142: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to Picture size 2592k1944 1600k1200 640k480...

  • Page 143: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories ∫ Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mounting part. When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever. SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE - 143 -...
  • Page 144 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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